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Schedule Wednesday 23rd April 2025

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 29 - Elf Help

Only wood elves have ever defeated the mighty Eye of Vernon hat. So when the Riddlemaster wears the eye to take over the forest, the heroes quest to Wood Elf Wood to get help. However, Twinkle really doesn't want to, as wood elves are so stuck up! Struggling to contain her irritation with their high-and-mighty ways, Twinkle still manages to offend them, and the heroes wonder how they will ever save the forest now.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 10 - Sing You Sinners

Owing to the departure of the local vicar, Jeffrey finds himself conducting the Sunday half-hour. Needless to say, he makes a hash of it...

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Ultimate Choice. Steph McGovern

The Ultimate Choice

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cavemen v Clowns

Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Scott Bennett and Ria Lina.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Highlights Special - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Character-based sketch show featuring Professor Denzil Dexter and the Off Roaders.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & Gentlemen

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.

BBC Three 9:30pm
35 min
Just Act Normal. Image shows left to right: Tionne (Akins Subair), Tanika (Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie), Tiana (Chenée Taylor)

Just Act Normal

Episode 3 - Leo

The siblings navigate life with Feelgood whilst dodging Leo's suspicions. Jamie takes Tiana on an impromptu date, while Ms Jenkins grows worried about Tanika's homelife.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gas

Having illegally hooked their gas supply up to their neighbour's, Richie and Eddie are somewhat panicked to find the gas man at their door to inspect all the street's meters.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:50pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: If We Ever Needed It

Micky Flanagan's 2024 stand-up special.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 3

Watchdog presenter Steph McGovern hosts the satirical quiz, as guests comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham. Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham

Episode 1

The comedian visits cities in the US and Canada with the same name as his home town. His road trip begins in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Mary Arden (Paula Wilcox), Anne Hathaway (Liza Tarbuck), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), John Shakespeare (Harry Enfield), Bottom (Rob Rouse), Susanna (Helen Monks), Kate (Gemma Whelan), Hamnet (Joe Willis). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wild Laughter In The Throat Of Death

Will has been working on his masterpiece. His friends tell him it's his greatest comedy yet, but he insists that Hamlet isn't actually meant to be funny.

BBC Three 10:05pm
40 min
Just Act Normal. Image shows left to right: Tionne (Akins Subair), Tanika (Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie), Tiana (Chenée Taylor)

Just Act Normal

Episode 4 - Fake Jackie

The siblings hire a fake Jackie to fool Ms Jenkins. Tiana juggles work, studies and family, clashing with Shanice. Feelgood tries to leave drug dealing behind.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 3 - France

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, Morgana Robinson, Alan Davies, Munya Chawawa, Nina Conti. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 8

Alan invites Munya Chawawa, Nina Conti, Morgana Robinson and Bill Bailey to join him for an evening of swapping funny stories and sharing interesting anecdotes. Tonight's tales range from Panthers to plastic surgery, practical jokes and impersonations.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
DMs Are Open

DMs Are Open

Series 4, Episode 6 - Party

Stevie Martin is back with more DMs and each week she's joined by this lovely gang of comedy legends: Al Roberts, Charlotte Ritchie, Sunil Patel and Emily Lloyd-Saini.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 13, Episode 2

Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 2 - What A Surprise

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man. Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
G'wed. Image shows left to right: Grandma Pat (Jemma Churchill), Christopher (Jake Kenny-Byrne)

G'wed

Series 2, Episode 3 - Scousechella

The countdown for a legendary party called Scousechella is on, but Christopher is struggling with the anniversary of his mother's passing away.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey.

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